One of the key factors influencing the health and safety of young people is simply being new to a job. The HSE says that workers new to a job are as likely to have an Continue reading…

In order to safeguard workers, the cause of occupational health risks must first be known. Once the main risks, which include musculo-skeletal disorders as well as potential complications caused by excessive dust and noise, are determined then Continue reading…

What are the effects of heat stress?

Heat stress can affect individuals in different ways, and some people are more susceptible to it than others.

Typical symptoms are: Continue reading…

Employers are required to evaluate risks to safety and health and take action to improve the level of protection given to workers. This process, the ‘Risk Assessment’ involves identifying hazards and assessing the associated risks. Continue reading…

There can be a general misconception amongst workers that health and safety is the concern of their employers and managers and that if any investigation arising out of health and safety incidents will not involve them at their level, Continue reading…

1. Initial Assessment

Have you downloaded the HSE’s HSG281 guide to the regulations? Have you compared your equipment with the low and high risk lists provided by the HSE? Continue reading…

Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria;  it’s a hazard anyone responsible for buildings needs to manage.  Bacteria thrive in warm conditions are most Continue reading…